"Collective efforts" behind The Gordon Schools exam success, says rector
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THE Gordon Schools Rector Phil Gaiter has paid tribute to the hard work of pupils, staff and parents on exam results day.
Huntly pupils outperformed the national average in key areas, and also achieved "a great range of qualifications" outside traditional academic qualifications.
“Congratulations to all of our pupils after what has been a very challenging and disruptive school year," Mr Gaiter said.
"Again, we have a great range of qualifications that pupils have achieved from National 2 through to Advanced Higher as well as Foundation Apprenticeships, Prince’s Trust and North East Scotland College qualifications.
"We are very pleased that 'A' is still the most commonly awarded grade at both National 5 and Higher levels and that The Gordon Schools is at or above the national average A- C pass rate for all examination levels."
In total, 81 per cent of National 5 pupils received passes from grades A to C, compared to the national average of 78.8 per cent.
Higher passes between A and C were in line with the national average at 77 per cent while, at 87 per cent, Advanced Higher passes at the same level topped the national average by almost ten per cent.
Two pupils achieved five As at Higher, and ten pupils passed seven National 5 – including three with seven As
Eight pupils gained six As at National 5, with three other pupils gaining 5As.
In total, 43 pupils gained five A – C passes or more at National 5.
13 pupils achieved five Higher passes and 46 achieved three or more Higher passes in one year.
At Advanced Higher, two pupils gained three passes at A, with four pupils passing three of the top qualifications.
Pupils also worked hard to achieve 162 National 4 awards, with seven National 3 and seven National 2 Awards.
"Overall, these results will allow the majority of our pupils who are leaving to move on to their positive destinations and provide a great base for the future for those who are staying on with us," Mr Gaiter said.
"Thank you to all school colleagues, families and others who support our pupils for your collective efforts in bringing about these successes."
And, as a homage to the school motto, he added: "Together Growing Succeeding!”
See more information about The Gordon Schools exam results below:
National 5
- Grade A Pass 212 / 36 per cent
- Grade B Pass 157 / 26 per cent
- Grade C Pass 110 / 19 per cent
- Grade D Award 65 / 11 per cent
- Grades A – D Awards = 544 / 92 per cent
- Grades A – C passes = 479 / 81 per cent (National figure 78.8 per cent)
Higher
- Grade A Pass 96 / 28 per cent
- Grade B Pass 84 / 24 per cent
- Grade C Pass 86 / 25 per cent
- Grade D Award 55 / 16 per cent
- Grades A – D Awards = 321 / 93 per cent
- Grades A – C passes = 266 / 77 per cent (National figure 77.1 per cent)
Advanced Higher
- Grade A Pass 16 / 25 per cent
- Grade B Pass 22 / 35 per cent
- Grade C Pass 17 / 27 per cent
- Grade D Award 2 / 1 per cent
- Grades A – D Awards = 57 / 88 per cent
- Grades A – C passes = 55 / 87 per cent (National figure 79.8 per cent)
